Choosing German wallpapers: popular brands and quality criteria

To date, German wallpapers have firmly taken their positions in the Russian market. First of all, this is due to the excellent quality of wallpaper coatings and their excellent wear resistance. In addition, German manufacturers present a wide range of wallpapers, which are regularly updated with new collections with exquisite designs and diverse texture.

If you chose German wallpaper, then you need to know that all wallpaper coverings of Germany have a certain quality mark in the form of the letters RAL. This means that the material has passed additional checks and is not only high quality, but also environmentally friendly, and safe for people and the surrounding nature. In addition, this marking indicates that the product meets all standards of European quality.

Wallpaper production in Germany is so high techthat allows you to produce a coating for walls with breathable properties. And also the material is non-toxic and perfectly resists various damages. Therefore, choosing a German wallpaper, you can be sure about the health of yourself and your loved ones. Of course, the price range for such wall coverings is slightly above average. But if the quality and safety of materials is the first factor for you, then you should not save on this.

Another advantage of such wallpaper is that they can be chosen for almost any interior. They will look great in the nursery, and in the bedroom, living room or even in the office. In the process of repair work, you will not have any problems with sticking wallpaper to the walls.

Russia has a large selection of wallpapers from Germany. The main ones are:

• Paper - differ from others, first of all, in price, it is slightly lower than other types, as the coating wears out quickly.But despite this, manufacturers produce a huge color variety of such wallpapers, as they are very often purchased for pasting children's rooms. They are easy and convenient to use, well dismantled, which is a plus when carrying out subsequent repair work.

• Structural - represent dense coverings with various relief patterns. Often, these wallpapers are used for painting, as well as for masking on the walls of various flaws. The structural coating is resistant to any coloring pigments and allows you to change the color in the room up to 10 times. This is a definite plus, as you can easily change the interior without additional dismantling.

• Silk-screened Coating looks beautiful and elegant in any interior. The variety of colors and a huge selection of patterns allow you to create interesting canvases with unusual brilliance and modulation. As a rule, silk-screen printing is applied by hot stamping of the finest silk fibers or synthetic fibers on a vinyl or non-woven layer. These wallpapers are durable, as they have excellent wear resistance, do not fade in the sun, they are easy to clean with a damp sponge and, most importantly, have anti-dust properties.

• Satin - this is one of the subspecies of vinyl wall coverings, sometimes they are also called “flat vinyl”. With the help of hot stamping during production, various drawings are applied to the surface of the canvas. Among these types of wallpaper you can find matte, pearl and coated with a coating. Sometimes it is pearlescent coating resembles silk screen printing. This is achieved through the use of advanced materials in the production process. Most satin wallpapers can resemble a beautiful and expensive fabric cover. During operation, the satin is easy to clean.

• Flizelinovye Wallpaper improved structure is much stronger than their fellows. In its composition are fabric or textile fibers, which give the coating a special strength. Fiber-based wallpapers have additional durability,and may also be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, and their initial appearance will not change at all.

• Wall mural - A popular type of coating that creates the illusion of immersion in the picture. Often, buyers for wall decoration choose wallpaper with urban views, with birds and animals, as well as with seascapes. This wallpaper is easy to use and dismantle for future repairs. As a rule, on top of the wallpaper you need to apply a protective coating against moisture and ultraviolet radiation.

It should also be noted that German manufacturers make wallpaper of various widths. First of all, this is the “standard” size - 0.53 meters (although, in European standards it is often possible to find a value of 0.7 meters), and also, as they are called “meter”, 1.06 meters wide.

Below we look at the most popular manufacturers of German wallpaper, which are offered in most Russian stores.

Let's compare the price range, find out about the most popular models from buyers and in which premises it is better to use Wallpaper coating of a manufacturer:

• Architects Paper - produces wallpaper not only for home use, but also for public institutions. The company cooperates with the most famous designers who allow to make models unlike each other every year. Products are distinguished not only by excellent quality, but also by increased safety for people and the environment. New wallpaper coatings are produced annually. The average cost per roll is from 4,000 to 8,000 rubles. The most popular motifs of this brand are classic patterns, floral prints and geometric shapes.

• Marburg - produces a luxury wallpaper covering. But it is also possible to find products of an average price category for a wide range of buyers. The approximate average cost of one roll can vary from 1000 to 3500 rubles. The manufacturer regularly replenishes the range with new collections. The most popular models of Marburg are plain wallpaper coverings, floral motifs and geometric patterns.Products undergo several degrees of inspections, which allows to produce safe and eco-friendly material for pasting walls. One of the novelties of this year is the collection aimed at decorating children's rooms.

• Rasch - one of the best manufacturers of non-woven wallpaper and non-woven base wallpaper in Germany. In addition, more recently, the company has engaged in the release of textile wallpaper. The average cost per roll is from 300 to 4000 rubles. Rasch produce wall coverings, including for individual orders. The wide color palette allows you to use the wallpaper of this brand for any room, including for the children's room. One of the most popular models of this manufacturer are animal and vegetable prints, imitation of natural materials. The novelty of this season are glossy patterns with pearl shimmer.

• Erismann - produces a special coating for the walls, which not only decorate the interior, but also make it more expensive and elegant. Create such a style will help wallpaper with gold leaf and the combination of different structures in one canvas. The average cost per roll can vary from 1,300 to 2,500 rubles.

• Paravox - lovers of classic interiors will definitely appreciate this manufacturer. With the help of such wallpaper coatings, you can create a refined interior that emphasizes, for example, the classic style or Provence style. Wallpapers from Paravox are perfect for the living room, bedroom or kitchen. The average cost per roll is 3200-4200 rubles.

• AS Creation - one of the German manufacturers, which embodies the imitation of absolutely any surfaces on the wallpaper. Imitation of wood, leather, stone and brickwork is in great demand among buyers. In addition, AS Creation implements the wallpaper models of the 60-70s, which today are becoming more and more popular. The average cost of one roll is from 600 to 3500 rubles. Wallpapers are great for living room, bedroom, hallway and kitchen.

• Erfurt - one of the main German suppliers of wallpaper coatings for painting. The company produces a variety of models with a combination of several embossing techniques, which allows you to create amazing textures on canvases. All products comply with European quality standards and pass several degrees of verification to confirm their safety.The average cost per roll can vary from 900 to 4500 rubles.

• Sahco hesslein - one of the oldest wallpaper manufacturers in Germany. Production is constantly updated, which allows you to create wall coverings with various effects. The products are of high quality and safety. The most popular patterns among buyers are floral and geometric patterns, imitation of leather or plaster. Wall-paper is suitable for any room, including a children's room. The average cost per roll varies from 1500 to 4000 rubles.

The main trends of this year have become floral or floral motifs on wallpaper coatings. The basic color solution can be almost anything, although it is better to choose more muted tones. The main thing that the wallpaper in harmony with the style of Provence and the English style. At the same time on the walls should not be small flowers, it is better to give preference to volume prints with floral patterns.

Satin wallpapers, especially imitating a fabric covering, are perfect for Provence and English style.Flowers with a pearl shade will shimmer beautifully and look great in the interior of the bedroom and living room. To create more interesting interior combinations, you can combine satin with silk-screen printing. But do not get carried away, in this way it is better to decorate one wall so as not to overload the space with bright spots.

The main trends of this year have become floral or floral motifs on wallpaper coatings. The basic color solution can be almost anything, although it is better to choose more muted tones. The main thing that the wallpaper in harmony with the style of Provence and the English style. At the same time on the walls should not be small flowers, it is better to give preference to volume prints with floral patterns. If you want to add paint to the interior, you can decorate with bright ornaments one of the walls or, for example, a ceiling.

Plain wallpaper with different textures are also one of the trends of this year and, most likely, within a few more years will be at the peak of popularity. Choosing such a wallpaper coating, give preference to light tones of pastel shades.This will not only visually expand the space, but also make it more airy and weightless. If you still want darker or deeper tones, You can zone the space by highlighting, for example, only one wall.

In addition, the current trend is the choice of wallpaper, fully matching in color with the furniture of the room. It is also very important that the wall covering is in harmony with textiles, accessories and the floor.

Do not forget about the classic motifs in pastel colors, they, as you know, never go out of fashion. Try to combine them with wallpaper of various textures and you will get an incredible effect of a unique and stylish room, which the most eminent designer will envy.

A collection of German wallpaper from Architects Paper can be viewed in the video below.